Sunday, October 17, 2010

The Crossroads of Beauty and Danger

October 16, 2010

Today we drove south to Burnside Park here in Bowness-on-Windermere. The beauty around each corner kept cutting new traces of wonder in our soul-scapes. We were amazed and grateful at God’s creativity in this part of the world. Here is a pix of Bethyl at a major local crossroads. Also one of more local scenery, with a close up of the two of us, for your eyes to feast upon.

Last night was a little different sort of soul-scrape, however. We were returning from a longish trip on the motorways. It was dark, rainy, and I was tired. The dual carriageway was flipping back and forth to single carriageway. Windscreen wipers were slapping the rain away, streaking the glass. I missed my signage to the left and suddenly was face to face with another car, each of us doing 60+ mph.  I jagged left, crossed a median strip, and jigged back to my correct lane. Near miss. Thank you, Lord, for safety in the midst of that close call! You’ve promised to keep us safe as we travel across kingdoms; we claimed that promise here in the United Kingdom.

4 comments:

Helen Maritim said...

Blessed be his name, who watches, guides and protects. Thanks for sharing with us the magical scenaries, some taking our breath away. Still waters he leads these two thirsty souls as they seek to quench their own and others' thirst.

Anonymous said...

wow, that's a beautiful romantic place, now I know Vance that you are a Shark :)

God bless you

Fede

Bruce and Julie said...

I'm grateful that you have his season to step back and enjoy rest and renewal. I'm grateful that you are giving all of us an example of what it means to live by faith. And I'm deeply grateful that our Father is watching over you and keeping you safe.

Anonymous said...

Thanks-you for sharing. Your pictures are well composed.